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| 12 string capo | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sat May 3rd, 2008 05:49 pm |
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Pier Approved
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Hi you 12-stringers ! Which capo is your favourite ? I've been using my six string's (alum. Dunlop) but it's not very satisfying (the smaller bass strings often sound mute). Any opinion about the Kyser ? Thanks !  Last edited on Sat May 3rd, 2008 07:05 pm by Pier |
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| Posted: Sat May 3rd, 2008 09:32 pm |
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theBlackman Approved 
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There are capos made specifically for a 12. Many different brands (I have 3 at least), at the music shop look for or ask for a "12 STRING CAPO", they have a longer fretboard finger, and a slightly different curve for the neck. The standard 6 string models, choke the top, or bottom strings when you use them. If you adjust to get a good bite on the top strings, the lower strings choke, and visa versa.
____________________ Let each day start as a blank page for life to write upon. http://ezfolk.com/audio/dusty http://cdbaby.com/all/theblackman http://youtube.com/DustinFLeer |
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| Posted: Sat May 3rd, 2008 10:22 pm |
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Will Approved 
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Pier wrote: Hi you 12-stringers ! My favorite capos are made by Shubb, and that includes their 12-string capo. Shubb capos are a cam-style with an adjustable pressure thumb-screw to compensate for the thicker taper of the neck farther up the neck. They are also slightly curved to match the radius of the fretboard. The 12-string model is wider than the 6-string one. You can even keep a Shubb capo clamped to the headstock (a supposed advantage of the spring-clamp style capos) by fixing a self-adhesive rubber "foot" (scratch protectors) on the back of the headstock. http://www.shubb.com/capos.html  I've tried Kyser, Dunlop, and others, but I don't like spring-clamp style capos, because to get the proper leverage to open the spring, they are have to be designed with bulky handles which interfere with my fret hand; and because the spring pressure is usually not adjustable, they have to be carefully clamped onto the strings or they will throw the strings out of tune. Adjustable spring pressure is especially useful for a 12-string capo, because the bass and octave strings are of different diameter. Last edited on Mon May 5th, 2008 01:20 pm by Will ____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 08:42 pm |
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Pier Approved
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Well thanks, To preserve it, I've decided to tune my recently bought vintage Gibson B45-12 (1966) 1/2 step down, so I guess I'll be using a capo more than I usually do with my 6 strings. I think I'll try this shubb model. It seems reliable. Losing the tuning because of a poor capo can be quite annoying on a 12 string !
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| Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 03:40 am |
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theBlackman Approved
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I too prefer the Shubb, and pretty much for the same reason. Low profile at the neck, and adjustable tension. Good call WILL. Love your graphix 
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| Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 04:22 am |
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Will Approved
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Pier, Congratulations on your Gibson B-45 12-string. That's the same model Gordon Lightfoot uses (I read that he has 2 of them, one in standard tuning, and the other in dropped-D). Dusty, Thanks. I have a Shubb capo on the headstock of every guitar of mine, so I don't have to hunt for it.
____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 12:35 pm |
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Pier Approved
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Will wrote: Pier, Thanks, It's an old dream come true...I'll open a new post to continue on it
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| Posted: Wed May 7th, 2008 06:55 am |
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UkeForever Approved 
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I like the Kyser trigger capos myself. Their 12 string version has more rubber, and possbly a stronger spring. I like them because they're instantly adjustable, even during play, which can be fun. I don't suppose you're open tuning your 12-string, but I've seen guys use partial capos on 12 strings to a great effect. If you're playing around with tunings, there is no better choice than Kyser. I try to stay away from the pink ones, though my buddy has a red, white, and blue one that he uses on the 4th of July each year.
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